Lunch menu was excellent and the drinks were the best we were able to find in all of cinque terra. Staff was beyond nice and made the meal and experience ten fold better. We will be back and highly recommend this place to anyone walking around Monterosso looking for a place to bunker down for a bit. read more

Well.... The waiter when asked if there was seating available said "yes there is but I will not seat you". Ok.... I believe he thought we interrupted his conversation with his friends however we waited a good 5 minutes before asking the question thinking maybe he didn't see us standing there. Anyway, it went down hill from there as we took a picture of the entryway to remember the name as we thought we might review this incident later. The waiter then started yelling at us that it was illegal to take pictures... Wow... super good service and a boxing match threat... Ok so we went next door and ordered... The wait staff at the restaurant we settled on said "dont worry about that waiter next door he gets in arguments all the time with people." And so he did... as he approached us again with the woman manager saying stuff about illegal photography... once again way to aggressive and way to unprofessional.. Actually 1 STAR is to high.... I would recommend you avoid this one... read more

The service was excellent and the view magnificent however the octopus was tough and dry. The steak was nothing interesting and one pasta dish was very disappointing. read more

We stayed at La Spezia Hotel and were recommended to stop by for an early dinner and were seated at the patio facing the water. Drinks were excellent - KM zero and Mule Delightful. View was gorgeous, servers were helpful, food was amazing! Grilled octopus had crunchy suckers, perfectly seared on a local green veggie like spinach but tastier along with mashed potatoes. Wow, the pesto pasta was the best we have had, just so light and refreshing. Grilled anberjack great portion and the best prepared grilled artichoke I have had they put something crunchy on it. Dessert was local spooner cake and we tried the local but priciest dessert wine, which was a little sweet to us. Highly recommended and great value given the location by the water! read more

See all

This was the best restaurant I ate at on this trip to Italy that included time in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, and the Cinque Terre. Friendly, beautiful cafe near the sea with freshly caught fish, pesto, vegetables, and wine. What more can I ask for? Recommended wholeheartedly. read more

Fabulous and such a great surprise, as we got seated without a reservation for dinner. Wonderful setting facing the sea with incredibly friendly waitstaff. The best homemade pesto pasta! So light and healthy tasting. The fritto di mare was excellent, as was the pasta with sardines, a specialty of theirs. Don't let the location on the boulevard fool you into thinking it's s as tourist trap. It isn't! Highly recommend! read more

La Cantina di Miky - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

By far the best restaurant we have eaten at during our 10 day stay. The quality of the ingredients and preparation are second to none. We thoroughly enjoyed the pasta with crab bisque and roasted pork. A must visit! read more

See all

Easily seated at a table facing the water without a reservation at 12pm for lunch. Some of the best pesto I have ever had. My husband enjoyed his Amberjack, but the pesto was the star dish for sure. Outdoor seating is cute and service is efficient. read more

See all

Was unable to sit outside due to a reservation error but was seated immediately in the downstairs section inside the restaurant so a little warmer than expected. Grilled Octopus - Well seared and cooked perfectly, an excellent starter and wished that is more of entree portion. Panko Crusted Ahi- interesting concept but lacked in seasoning as the ahi itself was a little flat and the accompaniment of the mango/tomato chutney didn't help the overall dish. Service was fine, our waiter unfortunately did not advise that they were out of steak when he reviewed the menu with us so had to do a quick pivot. read more

La Cantina di Miky - Crusted Ahi - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

Food was some of our favorite during our entire trip to Italy. Incredible service and wine selection. read more

See all

La Cantina di Miky was our favorite meal in Cinque Terre, and perhaps all of Italy during our trip... we made reservations the day before and were seated at an amazing table overlooking the beach and ocean. Literally doesn't get better... We enjoyed a delicious bottle of Italian wine and started with the fried anchovies (of course!). Each of our main courses were prepared beautifully and cooked perfectly. Our server was wonderful and enhanced a great meal! read more

La Cantina di Miky - Seared & crusted ahi with foam. !! - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

Excellent experience all around. Table for two, sat outside facing the water on a beautifully cool September evening. Started with a bottle of Il Foresto, a delicious dry affordable and flavorful white wine from Cinque Terre (ordered another bottle to go). For appetizers shared the ceviche and the summer salad - both were very light and fresh with tons of flavor. For mains, shared the pistachio-crusted seared yellowfin tuna (TONNO PINS GIALLA) and the panko-fried amberjack (RICCIOLA FRITTA NEL PANKO). Both fish dishes but so uniquely different from each other. Would get both again. For dessert had the "quick" cheesecake which was seriously out of this world. My only regret is that I didn't try one of the pesto pastas. Saw a few different kinds ordered at tables around me and they all looked great. read more

See all

We enjoyed a lovely dinner at La Cantina di Miky in Cinque Terre. We made reservations in advance and were able to sit outside with a beautiful view of the water. We shared all of the courses and enjoyed each one. The dishes were plated nicely and ingredients felt fresh and seasonal. read more

See all

Cute, small place with friendly staff and creative takes on classic dishes. Lovely view and strong menu read more

See all

This restaurant is a more casual version of their Miky's restaurant and it still was delicious. The standout dish for me was the pesto pasta. I think I could eat it every day and would never get tired of it. I found it interesting that a lot of places plate it with green beans and potatoes, which I've never seen before but really liked. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the seafood pasta was not too fishy. The outdoor seating here has a fun ambiance and gets filled up pretty quickly. Making reservations is a good idea when visiting Monterosso. We saw many people get turned away because it was just so popular. We hope to visit again one day. read more

See all

Great views - right on the beach if you sit outside and staff was really nice but was really disappointed in the food. It looked delicious but was so salty it was almost uneditable. We also tried the anchovies which were ok. Had some other places and liked them better read more

See all

Let me tell you about the scallops I had here... I stopped here and a whim and it was the best decide. I sat on the patio, overlooking the beach and what a way to have lunch! I ordered the scallops off the seasonal menu and the server asked if I wanted to add black truffles so I did. While in Rome, you know? Oh man...these scallops were the best I've ever had! They were so tender that I cut them with my fork. The scallops, olive oil, pumpkin cream puree, pumpkin seeds, and black truffles were a killer combination. I was so blown away with the flavors! It was rich, creamy, great texture, and well-balanced. All the components worked so well together. I still can't get over how delicious that dish was. WOW. read more

La Cantina di Miky - Scallops with pumpkin cream purée, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, and black truffles - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

Visiting from Oklahoma, USA, we were hoping to try their sister/parent restaurant Miky, but we came on a Tuesday and they weren't open. We tried Cantina de Miky and were super happy with the choice. Amazing service, they were super friendly, and everything was fast and they were thorough. We had the anchovy trio, pesto pasta, mussels pasta, anchovy pasta, strawberry/feta/asparagus salad, Hazelnut dessert was so good, but the lemon cheesecake dessert was top 3 desserts I've had in my life. Amazing textures and taste, I absolutely loved it. A little pricey relative to other places we tried, but absolutely worth every penny. We will definitely come back. read more

The service was good, staff were all friendly and nice, but unfortunately all dishes that we ordered were tasteless and cold!! We ordered two fish dishes, and two pasta dishes. Fish was not fresh, it seems it was frozen and cooked rapidly, so the center portion was still cold and hard like rock!! No flavor at all!! Pasta dishes were not tasty either, it was chewy and cold too. It seems it was cooked before and it was only warmed up and mixed with a cold sauce! Very disappointing! I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. read more

We were pleasantly surprised at how amazing our meal was here. This was the first village we stopped in and we walked by other diners eating the Ciuppin. Looked so delicious we had to stop to check it out. We ended up waiting about 15min for a table, and then ordered the Ciuppin and special anchovy pasta. Both were so delicious and fresh. The pasta was perfect cooked with the perfect ratio of anchovy to tomato and olives. The Ciuppin broth was exquisite - right mix of tomatoes, herbs, seafood flavor, and a good consistency. Highly recommend! read more

See all

Dinner was so good! stayed in Monterosso for 4 nights and was my favorite dinner there. I love seafood and am a huge fan of cioppino, and they went OFF on their cioppino dish. We also got the anchovy sampler and everything tasted delicious. the thoughtful presentation of food and great service also provided us with a great experience. read more

La Cantina di Miky - Cioppino - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

At La Cantina di Miky you will get a farm to table experience with a blend of modern and traditional dishes. We made a booking for our large group for dinner, and the meal was outstanding. The seafood appetizers were very tasty, and we were told some dishes were not available due to rough seas that day so you know it's hyperlocal! We had grilled octopus, salted anchovies, and stewed cuttlefish. Our group ordered almost all the different types of pastas and the desserts and were impressed by them all, in particular we loved the basil dessert. The waitress also helped us with ordering local wines and digestifs, and we loved the burrasca she suggested that is made in Manarola. Great food and service! read more

La Cantina di Miky - Rigatoni sausage and squid ink ravioli - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

Stay away this place is racist. Preference to whites in the covered seating with made up reservations. No apologies for food being delayed for 45 mins! They forgot to put the order in. Overpriced for tourist. The food was so so and small portions. read more

See all

During our stay in Cinque Terre (particular the town we stayed in) i found that there was a lack in restaurants for tourists to visit. This one was recommended by our AirBnb Host as well as mentioned in various Trip Advisor articles. Located beach side, you do get wonderful views when you eat. Our waiter was rather friendly. Supposedly, "La Cantina di Miky" is supposed to be the 'cheaper' version of its sister restaurant "Miky" which was closed during our stay, however, i was rather surprised when most menu items were 17 Euros or more (and mind you portions are rather small). I had the rabbit tortellini. it came with about 5-6 pieces in a confit sauce made with tomatoes, olives and pine nuts.The dish was tasty however, was not filling. my sister had a pesto pasta with swirly pasta, which is supposed to be a staple for this region, i felt lacked flavor. My father got sick to his stomach from the mixed seafood spaghetti. In my opinion i was not impressed. for the price, i expected a bit more in the quality/quantity of food. My drink, on the other hand was delicious and had a wonderful presentation. The flavor or strawberry present. Can't say i would recommend this spot. read more

See all

What a wonderful experience. The food was wonderful. We had anchovies six ways, pasta and fabulous deserts. Manuel and his wife were the perfect host and hostess. Grazie molte. Pat, Kathy, Kevin & Sharon. read more

See all

Aloha, when in the Cinque Terre & visiting Monte Rosso, anchovies are a must. At La Cantina di Miky we had anchovies 7 different ways, LOL. Really they are not just those salty preserved fish out of an oily can that's on your Caesar salad or pizza (although good that way too), when fished fresh, it's small white fish flavored by it's preparation, nice. I really enjoyed all of the ways prepared from salt, sauce to vinegar, but yes, I do love the salty best, LOL. In addition, we enjoyed a very nice salad, squash blossoms, & 5 coop white wine (5 towns so good). I can't say enough about the food in the Cinque Terre. Enjoy! read more

See all

This is the sister restaurant of Miky across the way, but every bit as good and with better prices! This was my first stop on my self proclaimed "food tour" of Cinque Terre. I had to go all out for myself since I snagged a spot on the terrace overlooking the Monterrosso beach at lunch. Get the anchovy pasta, they said, so I did! Paired it with some Cinque Terre White wine (amazing history behind how it is cultivated and harvested) and of course, loads of bread with olive oil/balsamic. Such a great way to spend the afternoon and get some carb fuel in before starting your CT hike! Only thing is if you're alone, service does seem to be a little rude. Otherwise great stop along the promenade in Monterrosso. read more

La Cantina di Miky - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

So so good! We got lucky and scored seating on the patio facing the water. The atmosphere was lively and fun as everyone was enjoying their food and wine and the service was great. The house white wine was awesome and affordable, and my pesto pasta was divine. The handmade pasta shape was one I had never seen before and it was a perfect compliment to the pesto sauce. My husband loved the fritto misto as well. We also got the pesto bruschetta--YUM! Obviously if you're in this area you have to get everything pesto! Finally, we got the peach dessert--I forgot the name but it was so yummy. Like crème anglaise and peach slices layered in a cup. We loved our meal so much that we came back 2 days later for our final meal in 5terre! What a treat. read more

La Cantina di Miky - Wine Bars Near Me - Monterosso al Mare, SP

See all

What a beautiful place to eat seafood and drink Italian wine at the last stop of Cinque Terre Journey. Every bite of the food was delicious. They have a beautiful view, perfect for people watching. The best seafood pasta in Italy and the best octopus I've ever had. If you are in any of the 5 towns, try to make it here to watch the sunset and eat delicious seafood pasta and drink the finest Italian wine. read more

See all

As an American here with severe shellfish allergies, I was so reassured by Christine with what contaminants were in wash dish. Going from Florence to here I really had worry about not only shellfish but also my tree nut allergy (as it is included in many pesto dishes here). The food was amazing and after Christine's reassurance I felt very safe and heard since food allergies are not common here in Italia. Highly recommend for any traveler visiting and a HUGE thanks to Christine for making me feel comfortable and safe in my food selections. read more

after a tiring hike through the 5 terres, I couldn't walk anymore to search for food. La cantina di miky is right by the pier in Monterroso, so I sat at the table outlooking the beach. gotta get the seafood pasta since I was staring right at the water. it was a good meal and you can never go wrong with pasta in Italy. wish I had more room in my tummy to try the pesto dishes like the lasagna. its a touristy area, service is as such. I had a great time and enjoyed everything about Italy. read more

Really good! For an appetizer we had the pesto bruschetta (this region is known for pesto) and I feel like my eyes were opened to a whole new world of pesto. Main courses: My fiancé had a pasta dish with anchovies, "the best pasta dish [he's] had in Italy so far and the best anchovies [he's] ever had". I had cut steak/beef with fried tomatoes, crispy potatoes, and burrata. Everything was amazing. I asked the waiter if the steak was fatty or lean (what cut it was) and he said it was "very young" - LOL. So, FYI, it was very lean. The fried tomatoes were awesome and different (I was expecting something like fried green tomatoes but they were more like tiny tomatoes on a vine, no breading involved). The crispy potatoes and burrata were also great. Get it; get it all! The end. read more

See all

Alright, we were recommended this place by a friend and was definitely disappointed by the food here.. I'm hoping it was an off night but none of us were impressed. The service was ok - but the server recommended another squid on Toast dish to go with our anchovies and she ended up ordering a dish for each of us - 3x something we didn't like. Not cool. The anchovies were alright. The squid bruschetta was not good at all - the sauce made the bread super soggy and we just didn't like the sauce. The squid was overcooked and not tasty at all - having to pay for this 3x really sucked. The pesto spaghetti was ok - I thought it was a bit bland, whereas the seafood spaghetti was way too salty. We opted to get out quick since we didn't like much of anything we ordered here. The ambiance is cute - with quotes from Julia Child's on the wall and cute decor! read more

See all

Great dinner here, everything very flavorful and unique. We had great anchovies marinated in lemon the night before in Manarola, so we ordered it here. Good, but not as good as the other restaurant. Portions are on the smaller side; but we like that so we can try more things. read more

We had a pretty good dinner here. A local friend told us Ristorante Miky is great, but we were looking for something a little more casual, so came to La Cantina di Miky instead. We really enjoyed the Octopus, Potato, and Tomato Salad, Campanelle Pasta with Branzino and Porcini Mushrooms over Pea Puree, and Lumaconi Pasta with Sea Bass, Zucchinis, and Tomatoes. We even enjoyed the Anchovies Platter even though we are not the biggest anchovy fans. Our waitress was super attentive and kept checking up on us to make sure we liked everything. 1 star off: The only feedback I have is that I wished the drinks were a little bigger. The glass portions were pretty small. I am not looking to get drunk, just to get hydrated -- it is hot! read more

This was very good, although we preferred their fancier sister restaurant down the street. We got the bruschetta (both tomato and pesto), the octopus salad, the pasta with ragu, and the spaghetti with anchovies. Everything was very good, but nothing really blew our minds -- e.g. for whatever reason, we preferred the anchovy pasta at Ristorante Miky the day before. In retrospect, I wish I had tried the pesto lasagna here, which looks amazing in the pictures. Regardless, this is a solid spot, and really convenient from the beach. read more

See all

A great meal was had. Reservations required with this gem, so call ahead and get a table. You won't be disappointed. This is Italian from leguria with an upscale flair. Still the same food but with that extra touch you get with fine dining. We started with a local white wine, a blend of 3 grapes that was excellent. The octopus was our appetizerp. It comes cooked perfectly, sous vide style with no char or carmelization. Paired with a local purple mashed potato, it was excellent. A nice twist on one of our favorite med apps. For mains, I had the anchovie pasta with capers, olives and tomatoes. Absolutely fantastic. No fishy taste at all, this dish has a thick ragu that is savory deliciousness. On top of their homemade spaghetti, it's simply amazing. Get this dish, a specialty. We also had the pesto pasta on a fartalle-type pasta that really holds the sauce. Very good. Little one had the filet with potatoes. Asked for it medium, it came med-rare but that's typical of Europe. Very good nonetheless. Dessert was the berry ice cream as well as the cream-filled pastries with a strawberry syrup. Excellent. Digestif was a lemoncelo, smooth and tasty. Espresso was great topper. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Wonderful food! Very entertaining. Our waitress was very attentive. The house wine was very good and served in a great vase. We had the chefs flight and share between the two of us. The followed up with seafood spaghetti set on fire to finish the crust. And the local catch of the day. Would highly recommend! read more

See all

la cantina di miky was one of my best restaurants i tried in cinque terre. my friend and i started off with the ceviche and octopus, which were both fantastic, but we liked the octopus a little more than the ceviche because of how perfectly cooked the octopus was. for the entrees, we got the langostine pasta and the pesto pasta. let me tell you - i will NEVER forget these pastas for the rest of my life. the pesto sauce is phenomenal, and i was told by the staff that pesto is always freshly made throughout the made. they are booked with reservations so it may be hard to walk in (i saw many people get turned away because all of their tables were reserved already), so do try to make a reservation if you do want to come here. i do wish i tried the anchovies here because they do have a list of menu items dedicated to anchovies. the cherry on top was the chef coming out to say hello and ask how our meal was. you will not be disappointed if you go here. read more

This little cantina is also owned by the fancier version just a stones throw away also called Miky. Don't be alarmed if you are seated and your server doesn't come back for 20 minutes. In fact, I would suggest getting a drink while they are seating you because there's no rush here in this cantina. The food is probably one of the best spots in monterroso. The calamari is awesome and washes down nicely with a liter of house wine (for just about €13 for the wine). If this is your first dinner in cinque terre, don't be alarmed when there is a €2 table charge per person. Every restaurant adds it. Beats paying tax and tip! We'll be back Miky! read more

See all